The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers Publishing A Cookery Photo Book With Jane Dixon-Smith
Dec 4, 2023
Jane Dixon-Smith, a historical fiction author and book cover designer, shares her lessons learned from self-publishing a cookery photo book. Topics covered include the challenges of photography and design, tips on producing quality photos without professional equipment, choosing images for a photo-dominant book, and working with designers to incorporate AI into designs.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
The State of Marketing in Self-Publishing and the Role of AI
05:22 • 5min
Self-publishing, Subscription Models, Short Stories, and Webinars
10:17 • 3min
Updates, News, and Gratitude
12:53 • 8min
From Desk Job to Adventurer: Finding Inspiration Outdoors
20:50 • 4min
Adapting and Converting Recipes
25:10 • 17min
Layout and Design Choices for a Cookery Photo Book
42:13 • 8min
Using AI Images in Book Covers
50:40 • 9min